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University Goals

To advance William & Mary's distinctive excellence and achieve our vision for the future, we will pursue the following high-level goals.

Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON '17, L.H.D. '19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics expands the university's ability to prepare students to thrive in a data-rich world. It will bring together four of the university's high-performing units: Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science and Physics. These will move into the new school in the fall of 2025.

University Initiatives

In the next five years, we will build on our strengths and focus efforts on four cornerstone initiatives — that are pan-university and transcend all of the goals — of significant local, national and global impact.

Initiative: Data

Data

William & Mary will lead the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences by integrating computational thinking and data fluency into a bold and dynamic learning experience that advances inquiry, discovery and innovation.

Initiative: Water

Water

William & Mary will lead in finding innovative solutions to ensure the resilience of the world’s oceans, coasts and waterways.

Initiative: Democracy

Democracy

William & Mary will lead essential efforts to practice and promote democratic ideals in the pursuit of a more perfect union.

Initiative: Careers

Careers

William & Mary will lead in the preparation of lifelong learners equipped to navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.

Vision 2026 Update

President Katherine A. Rowe led a campuswide Vision 2026 forum with leaders of our strategic initiatives in data, water, democracy and careers. Watch to get updates on key milestones, which build on W&M's distinctive strengths in the liberal arts, sciences and professional education.

Planning In

Discover specific ways units are planning in to these university goals and initiatives.

Units may apply for a limited number of grants for signature events that focus on at least one of the Vision 2026 initiatives of Data, Water, Democracy and Careers.